Derek Edwin Roberts
May 26, 1965 - June 30, 2010
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Derek Edwin Roberts
May 26, 1965 - June 30, 2010
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Derek Edwin Roberts
Sunrise: May 26th, 1965
Sunset: June 30th, 2010
Derek Roberts was born to loving parents Don and Kathryn on May 26th 1965 in the city of Orange, California. Derek was a life long resident of Orange County and grew up in Tustin, attending the local schools and graduating from Tustin High School in 1984. He moved to Lake Forest, California in 1989 and resided there until he departed this life.
Derek was athletic throughout his entire life playing sports in his youth and continuing to play on Men’s Softball teams throughout his adult years. Derek was a hard working man and enjoyed his career as a grocery clerk in many local supermarkets. He enjoyed a 29 year career as an active member of the Retail Clerk’s Union and most recently worked at Albertson’s in San Clemente.
Derek’s loves were his family, friends and the outdoors. He met many of his friends skiing and hiking the local mountains and enjoyed special vacations to Yosemite, Bryce Canyon and Mammoth. He was an avid Lakers, Angels and Bronco’s fan and enjoyed getting together with friends and neighbors to watch games and grill tri tip. Derek was loyal to the Schipperke breed of dog and had two special friends in Bart and Chili.
Derek was called from this earth on June 30th at the age of 45 years old. We can now look to the local mountains and know that Derek is just a few steps ahead of us on the trail.
Derek is survived by his parents, Don and Kathryn Roberts of Banning, California. Younger brother Dean Roberts and his wife Kim, two nephews Austin and Trevor Roberts of Laguna Hills, California. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, neighbors and co-workers and his best friend Todd of Chino, California.
30 responses to Derek Edwin Roberts
Debbie Bjorndalen says:
July 6, 2010
Dear cousin,
Don and Kathryn my heart is with you, there are no words to console your grief, but I care for you and will always be there for you.
Cousin Debbie, Florida
George & Mary Lazaruk says:
July 6, 2010
Don and Kathryn,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love to you both,
Linda Honn says:
July 6, 2010
Dear Don, Kathy, Dean and Family,
May God grace you with his love and compassion as there are no words to express the sorrow you are going through or the broken hearts of all of us who loved him.
Mike and Trish have shared many stories about Derek. Mike and Derek skiied in Baniff and finally in Colorado. Trish remembers he always wanted to ‘do the dishes’ when he stayed with them–a testament to how he was raised.
Please know our hugs on Friday will becomming directly from our hearts.
All our love,
Linda, Mike, Trish, Amanda & Ashley Honn
Ray and Beth Riggins says:
July 6, 2010
Dear Don, Kathy, Dean, Amy and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Derek’s passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you along with our continuing prayers.
Our Love,
Ray and Beth
Rich and Winnie Riva says:
July 7, 2010